Cori
Cori is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Maiden or from the hollow.
Origin and history
Cori is a unisex name often derived as a variant of Corey, from an Irish surname meaning 'from the hollow,' or as a diminutive of Corinna or Corinne, meaning 'maiden.' In the United States, it has been used for both boys and girls, though it remains relatively uncommon as a masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
1,233 babies in the United States have been named Cori since 1880. It ranks #3465 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1877.
States where it is most popular
- NY (25 %)
- CA (22.9 %)
- FL (10.4 %)
- IL (10.4 %)
- OH (10.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 14 |
| 1970-1980 | 244 |
| 1980-1990 | 329 |
| 1990-2000 | 335 |
| 2000-2010 | 150 |
| 2010-2019 | 111 |
| 2020-2029 | 50 |
Fun facts
- While Cori is more frequently given to girls in recent decades, it maintains a long history of limited use as a boy's name in the U.S.
- It serves as a streamlined alternative to the traditional masculine spelling Corey.